> Explode? Those are ceramics caps, right? Are these the line inlet The ones I have seen are metalised paper and do have a deserved reputation for being antisocial. They split open and emit clouds of evil-smelling magic smoke.
> filter caps, or later on? For line inlet, you need line rated caps, which > have quite high voltage ratings for good margin. Apart from that, I IIRC, the 'X2' marking means they are designed to be connected across the mains (from live to neutral). A 'Y' or 'Y2' (which is designed so it cannot fail short-circuit) is used between one side of the mains and safety earth (ground). The latter generally have a smaller capacitance than the former. I suspect any known brand would be OK. I must admit I never buy components on E-bay, I go to somewhere like RS components or Farnell. They may be more expensive, but it is less of a gamble. -tony
